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AI Vulnerability Finding

Schneier on Security

Microsoft is reporting that its AI systems are able to find new vulnerabilities in source code: Microsoft discovered eleven vulnerabilities in GRUB2, including integer and buffer overflows in filesystem parsers, command flaws, and a side-channel in cryptographic comparison. Additionally, 9 buffer overflows in parsing SquashFS, EXT4, CramFS, JFFS2, and symlinks were discovered in U-Boot and Barebox, which require physical access to exploit.

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How to Outsource Your Humanity 101

Javvad Malik

You’re so busy climbing the corporate ladder that you can’t spare five minutes to ring mum and dad. But fear not! For a mere 24.90 a month, you can now hire a silicon-based impersonator to pretend it cares about your parents’ day. Welcome to inTouch Family, the service that lets you tick “filial piety” off your to-do list without all that pesky human interaction.

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China-based SMS Phishing Triad Pivots to Banks

Krebs on Security

China-based purveyors of SMS phishing kits are enjoying remarkable success converting phished payment card data into mobile wallets from Apple and Google. Until recently, the so-called “ Smishing Triad ” mainly impersonated toll road operators and shipping companies. But experts say these groups are now directly targeting customers of international financial institutions, while dramatically expanding their cybercrime infrastructure and support staff.

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My Take: NTT’s physicists confront the mystery Big Tech keep dodging — what are we really creating?

The Last Watchdog

SAN FRANCISCO If large language AI models are shaping our digital reality, then whoexactlyis shaping those models? And how the heck are they doing it? Related: What exactly is GenAI? Those are the questions Dr. Hidenori Tanaka wants to answer in an effort to put GenAI on solid scientific footing. And its the guiding ethos behind NTT Researchs launch of its newly spun-out Physics of Artificial Intelligence Group , which Tanaka will lead as founding director.

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Why Giant Content Libraries Do Nothing for Your Employees’ Cyber Resilience

Many cybersecurity awareness platforms offer massive content libraries, yet they fail to enhance employees’ cyber resilience. Without structured, engaging, and personalized training, employees struggle to retain and apply key cybersecurity principles. Phished.io explains why organizations should focus on interactive, scenario-based learning rather than overwhelming employees with excessive content.

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China admitted its role in Volt Typhoon cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure

Security Affairs

China admitted in a secret meeting with U.S. officials that it conducted Volt Typhoon cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure, WSJ reports. China reportedly admitted in a secret meeting with U.S. officials that it carried out cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure, linked to the Volt Typhoon campaign. According to the Wall Street Journal, at a December Geneva summit, Chinese officials indirectly admitted to Volt Typhoon cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure, reportedly linked to U.S.

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China Sort of Admits to Being Behind Volt Typhoon

Schneier on Security

The Wall Street Journal has the story : Chinese officials acknowledged in a secret December meeting that Beijing was behind a widespread series of alarming cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure, according to people familiar with the matter, underscoring how hostilities between the two superpowers are continuing to escalate. The Chinese delegation linked years of intrusions into computer networks at U.S. ports, water utilities, airports and other targets, to increasing U.S. policy support for Taiwa

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My Take: Is Amazon’s Alexa+ a Gutenberg moment — or a corporate rerun of history’s greatest co-opt?

The Last Watchdog

Last Friday morning, April 11, I was making my way home from NTT Researchs Upgrade 2025 innovation conference in San Francisco, when it struck me that were at a watershed moment. I was reflecting on NTTs newly launched Physics of Artificial Intelligence Lab when a GeekWire article crossed my LinkedIn feed, touting a seemingly parallel initiative by Amazon.

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Tool Poisoning Attacks: Critical Vulnerability Discovered in Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Penetration Testing

Invariant Labs has disclosed a critical vulnerability in the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that enables what they call Tool Poisoning Attacks (TPAs) a class of threats that may allow sensitive data exfiltration, AI behavior hijacking, and even remote code execution via seemingly benign tools used by AI agents. We urge users to exercise caution […] The post Tool Poisoning Attacks: Critical Vulnerability Discovered in Model Context Protocol (MCP) appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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South African telecom provider Cell C disclosed a data breach following a cyberattack

Security Affairs

Cell C, one of the biggest telecom providers in South Africa confirms a data breach following a 2024 cyberattack. Cell C is the fourth-largest mobile network operator in South Africa, , after Vodacom, MTN, and Telkom. The company founded in 2001 offers prepaid and postpaid mobile plans, data bundles and internet services, fiber broadband, roaming and international calling, SIM-only plans and device deals.

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Assets, Again

Adam Shostack

What's wrong with this process? Appsec leaders come to me all the time, looking for feedback on their threat modeling approach. When we do it for a customer, the request and response are private, and when they're not, sometimes they end up in the blog. A recent request exemplified a couple of the problems that we see over and over: The system model provides a framework for identifying and analyzing potential threats by thoroughly describing the assets, attributes, and their interactions with

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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Cybersecurity’s Comfort Zone Problem: Are you Guilty of it?

Jane Frankland

One of my friends, Greg van der Gaast tells this great story that perfectly illustrates one of the biggest challenges we face in cybersecurity today. It goes something like this… “Imagine someone who loves coffee. They have a fantastic coffee shop just steps from their home, serving the best lattes and espressos in town. But instead of strolling over to enjoy this local gem, they hop in their car and drive miles away for an average cup from a chain caf.

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News alert: NTT unveils AI inference chip enabling real-time 4K processing of ultra-high-def video

The Last Watchdog

TOKYO, Apr. 10, 2025 Today, NTT Corporation ( NTT ) announced a new, large-scale integration (LSI) for the real-time AI inference processing of ultra-high-definition video up to 4K resolution and 30 frames per second (fps). This low-power technology is designed for edge and power-constrained terminal deployments in which conventional AI inferencing requires the compression of ultra-high-definition video for real-time processing.

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SureTriggers Vulnerability Exposes 100,000+ WordPress Sites to Admin Takeover

Penetration Testing

A critical vulnerability in the popular WordPress automation plugin SureTriggers has exposed over 100,000 sites to the risk of unauthenticated administrative account creation, potentially allowing full site takeover. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-3102 with a CVSS score of 8.1, was responsibly disclosed by security researcher mikemyers through the Wordfence Bug Bounty Program.

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AkiraBot: AI-Powered spam bot evades CAPTCHA to target 80,000+ websites

Security Affairs

AkiraBot, a CAPTCHA-evading Python framework, has spammed over 80,000 websites with AI-generated messages, targeting small and medium-sized businesses. SentinelOnes SentinelLabs researchers warn that AkiraBot, a spam framework, targets websites’ chats and contact forms to promote low-quality SEO services, AkiraBot has already targeted more than 400,000 websites and successfully spammed at least 80,000 websites since September 2024.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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A few thoughts on CVE

Adam Shostack

CVE funding is apparently not being renewed. I havent been operationally involved for a long time and Im sorry for what the team is going through. Im not alone in having strong feelings, and I want to talk about some of the original use cases that informed us as we set up the system. (You might also enjoy my thoughts on 25 Years of CVE for some context.

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Embracing the Future: Mastering Your Cybersecurity Strategy With an Identity Driven Security Approach

Security Boulevard

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, taking control of your cybersecurity strategy is more crucial than ever. The post Embracing the Future: Mastering Your Cybersecurity Strategy With an Identity Driven Security Approach appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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News alert: INE Security highlights why hands-on labs can help accelerate CMMC 2.0 compliance

The Last Watchdog

Cary, NC, Apr. 11, 2025, CyberNewswire — Defense contractors are facing increased pressure to meet the Department of Defense’s stringent Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 requirements ahead of 2025 compliance deadlines. INE Security , a leading global provider of cybersecurity training and certifications, is highlighting how hands-on cybersecurity labs are proving critical for organizations seeking to achieve compliance efficiently and effectively.

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InstaWP Connect Plugin Exposes WordPress Sites to Critical File Inclusion Vulnerability

Penetration Testing

A severe security vulnerability has been identified in the InstaWP Connect WordPress plugin, posing a significant risk to websites using this tool. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-2636, is an unauthenticated Local PHP File Inclusion flaw that could allow attackers to gain complete control over affected websites. InstaWP Connect is a WordPress plugin developed by the […] The post InstaWP Connect Plugin Exposes WordPress Sites to Critical File Inclusion Vulnerability appeared first on

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.

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Symbolic Link trick lets attackers bypass FortiGate patches, Fortinet warns

Security Affairs

Fortinet warns attackers can keep read-only access to FortiGate devices even after the original vulnerability is patched. Fortinet warns that threat actors can retain read-only access to FortiGate devices even after the original vulnerability used for the breach has been patched. The cybersecurity firm revealed that attackers exploited known FortiGate flaws like CVE-2022-42475 , CVE-2023-27997 , and CVE-2024-21762 to gain persistent read-only access via a symlink in SSL-VPN language folders. 

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CISA Cuts: What They Mean for Cyber Defense for All

SecureWorld News

Recent reports indicate that the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is bracing for significant workforce reductions. These cuts, which come amid budgetary pressures and evolving threat landscapes, have far-reaching implications across multiple levels of the cybersecurity ecosystem. Here's a breakdown. CISA, known as "America's Cyber Defense Agency," is facing massive layoffs that could impact its ability to safeguard the nation's critical infrastructure.

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Gartner’s 12 Emerging Tech Disruptors & Why ‘Technology Leaders Must Take Action Now’

Tech Republic Security

A Gartner distinguished VP analyst offers TechRepublic readers advice about which early-stage technologies that will define the future of business systems to prioritize.

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News alert: Gcore launches Super Transit – accelerated DDoS protection to safeguard enterprises

The Last Watchdog

Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Apr. 9, 2025, CyberNewswire — Gcore , the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider, has launched Super Transit, a cutting-edge DDoS protection and acceleration feature, designed to safeguard enterprise infrastructure while delivering lightning-fast connectivity. This comes as organizations face a 56% year-on-year increase in high-volume, complex DDoS attacks that disrupt operations, increase latency, and compromise network security.

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The Importance of User Roles and Permissions in Cybersecurity Software

How many people would you trust with your house keys? Chances are, you have a handful of trusted friends and family members who have an emergency copy, but you definitely wouldn’t hand those out too freely. You have stuff that’s worth protecting—and the more people that have access to your belongings, the higher the odds that something will go missing.

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SideCopy APT Group Evolves Tactics, Targets Critical Indian Infrastructure

Penetration Testing

The cyber threat landscape is in constant flux, with threat actors continuously refining their techniques to breach defenses and achieve their malicious objectives. A recent report by Seqrite Labs’ APT team sheds light on the evolving tactics of the Pakistan-linked SideCopy APT group, revealing a significant expansion in their targeting and a shift in their […] The post SideCopy APT Group Evolves Tactics, Targets Critical Indian Infrastructure appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Oracle confirms the hack of two obsolete servers hacked. No Oracle Cloud systems or customer data were affected

Security Affairs

Oracle confirmed a hacker stole credentials from two obsolete servers but said no Oracle Cloud systems or customer data were affected. Oracle confirmed a hacker stole and leaked credentials from two obsolete servers, but said no Oracle Cloud systems or customer data were affected. The threat actor accessed usernames from two outdated, non-Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) servers, but no customer data was exposed. “Oracle would like to state unequivocally that the Oracle Cloudalso known as

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No, it’s not OK to delete that new inetpub folder

Malwarebytes

In a new update for the guide concerning CVE-2025-21204 Microsoft told users they need the new inetpub folder for protection. As part of Aprils patch Tuesday updates, Microsoft released a patch to a link following flaw in the Windows Update Stack. Applying the patch creates a new %systemdrive%inetpub folder on the device. Users who noticed the new folder asked questions because they were concerned about its origin and purpose.

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Four Tips for Optimizing Data Backup and Recovery Costs

Security Boulevard

By taking simple steps like choosing a cost-effective backup storage strategy and minimizing recovery infrastructure costs, you can protect your business without bloating your budget. The post Four Tips for Optimizing Data Backup and Recovery Costs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!

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The Role and Benefits of AI in Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

Cyber threats evolve daily, often outpacing traditional security measures. Hackers constantly refine their tactics, pushing companies to seek smarter defenses. This is where Artificial Intelligence (AI) steps in. AI plays a crucial role in both offense and defense. On the offensive side, it helps security teams predict and mimic hacker behavior to stay ahead of attacks.

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ViperSoftX Malware: Arabic-Speaking Attackers Exploit PowerShell in New Cyberattack Campaign

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AhnLab Security intelligence Center (ASEC) has revealed a cyberattack campaign where Arabic-speaking attackers are distributing ViperSoftX malware, targeting The post ViperSoftX Malware: Arabic-Speaking Attackers Exploit PowerShell in New Cyberattack Campaign appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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The US Treasury’s OCC disclosed an undetected major email breach for over a year

Security Affairs

The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) disclosed a major email breach compromising 100 accounts, undetected for over a year. The US Treasurys Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) disclosed an undetected major email breach for over a year. The cybersecurity incident involved unauthorized access to emails via a compromised admin account.

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How to Leak to a Journalist

Schneier on Security

Neiman Lab has some good advice on how to leak a story to a journalist.

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IDC Analyst Report: The Open Source Blind Spot Putting Businesses at Risk

In a recent study, IDC found that 64% of organizations said they were already using open source in software development with a further 25% planning to in the next year. Most organizations are unaware of just how much open-source code is used and underestimate their dependency on it. As enterprises grow the use of open-source software, they face a new challenge: understanding the scope of open-source software that's being used throughout the organization and the corresponding exposure.